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AZTarHeel · 07-02-2004, 04:00 PM

NL All-Stars tee off on AL pitching
Nine-run sixth inning makes difference in 75th All-Star clash

MLB.com

Jack McKeon sat in front of another winner’s press conference, cigar in hand and soaking up the moment.

“I could get used to this,” the Marlins manager said after watching the National League All-Stars pound their AL counterparts 14-5. “Our boys were carrying some big sticks tonight.”

Talk about an understatement.

Barry Bonds, Bobby Abreu, Edgar Renteria and Mike Lieberthal each hit home runs, and four other players stroked doubles. The NL teed off in the sixth inning especially, hitting three homers and plating nine runs. Renteria’s shot was a grand slam that landed in the deep right field seats at Minute Maid Park.

“I talked to Marlins management about acquiring all of these guys for the second half,” McKeon quipped. “I’d give up a whole case of cigars for them, maybe two.”

The AL led 2-1 going into the sixth inning before Reneteria smashed his slam off Seattle pitcher Jamie Moyer. Bonds and Lieberthal each went deep off Mariners reliever Rafael Soriano.

Moyer took the loss while Philadelphia’s Vincent Padilla earned the win. Lieberthal gave the Phillies the All-Star sweep, being named MVP. The catcher was 2-for-3 with three RBIs and three runs scored.

The starters were Houston’s Roy Oswalt (NL) and Toronto Roy Halladay (AL). Halladay threw three innings of no-hit ball before being replaced by Boston’s Curt Schilling, who gave up a home run to the first batter he faced.

How did the Bostonians fare?
Collectively, players from the winningest team in the Majors didn’t do too much. Schilling gave up a home run, though he didn’t allow another score over two innings. Nomar Garciparra, Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz and Derek Lowe were a collective 1-for-11 with four strike outs. Nomar earned the lone hit.

Pitchers Derek Lowe and Josh Beckett did not make appearances. Trot Nixon was a late sub on defense and did not bat.

07-02-2004, 04:00 PM	#219
AZTarHeel All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,732	NL All-Stars tee off on AL pitching Nine-run sixth inning makes difference in 75th All-Star clash MLB.com Jack McKeon sat in front of another winner’s press conference, cigar in hand and soaking up the moment. “I could get used to this,” the Marlins manager said after watching the National League All-Stars pound their AL counterparts 14-5. “Our boys were carrying some big sticks tonight.” Talk about an understatement. Barry Bonds, Bobby Abreu, Edgar Renteria and Mike Lieberthal each hit home runs, and four other players stroked doubles. The NL teed off in the sixth inning especially, hitting three homers and plating nine runs. Renteria’s shot was a grand slam that landed in the deep right field seats at Minute Maid Park. “I talked to Marlins management about acquiring all of these guys for the second half,” McKeon quipped. “I’d give up a whole case of cigars for them, maybe two.” The AL led 2-1 going into the sixth inning before Reneteria smashed his slam off Seattle pitcher Jamie Moyer. Bonds and Lieberthal each went deep off Mariners reliever Rafael Soriano. Moyer took the loss while Philadelphia’s Vincent Padilla earned the win. Lieberthal gave the Phillies the All-Star sweep, being named MVP. The catcher was 2-for-3 with three RBIs and three runs scored. The starters were Houston’s Roy Oswalt (NL) and Toronto Roy Halladay (AL). Halladay threw three innings of no-hit ball before being replaced by Boston’s Curt Schilling, who gave up a home run to the first batter he faced. How did the Bostonians fare? Collectively, players from the winningest team in the Majors didn’t do too much. Schilling gave up a home run, though he didn’t allow another score over two innings. Nomar Garciparra, Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz and Derek Lowe were a collective 1-for-11 with four strike outs. Nomar earned the lone hit. Pitchers Derek Lowe and Josh Beckett did not make appearances. Trot Nixon was a late sub on defense and did not bat.